签 | Chinese meaning

签【qiān】

inscribed bamboo stick (used in divination, gambling, drawing lots etc)
small wood sliver
label
tag

Generated definitions (experimental)

inscribed bamboo stick (used in divination, gambling, drawing lots etc)

This meaning refers to a traditional item often used in practices such as divination or gambling, where an inscribed stick serves as a tool for decision-making or fortune-telling.

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He used an inscribed bamboo stick to predict the future.

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In gambling, many people use inscribed sticks to decide the next move.

small wood sliver

This meaning describes a small, thin piece of wood, often resulting from cutting or splitting. It does not necessarily have a specific use apart from being a physical object.

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There are many small wood slivers that have fallen on the ground.

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She used a small wood sliver to tidy up the clutter on the table.

label

This meaning refers to a tag that contains information about an item, such as its name, price, or description.

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There is a label on this box.

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All items in the store have clear labels.

Similar to a label, this meaning refers to a small piece of paper or plastic that is attached to an object, often serving for identification or branding.

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We need to put a tag on each parcel.

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She added a tag to each piece of clothing.

Generated collocations (experimental)

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